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FP55 SWW

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,270 mi
Last recorded95,270 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 SWW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 95,270 miles

knocking noise from offside front strut top on full lock

Fail 23 Nov 2015 94,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65r1591t budget (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side/park (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

knocking noise from offside front strut top on full lock

Pass 21 Nov 2014 81,516 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 81,516 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 72,106 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn inner edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 64,432 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside wiperblade starting to split.

Fail 28 Nov 2011 59,649 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 59,649 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 54,195 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on outer edge.

Pass 8 Dec 2009 48,195 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

nearside outer sill damaged.

Fail 7 Dec 2009 48,191 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 40,678 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 40,678 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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FP55 SWW is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2005 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 66,457 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FP55 SWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FP55 SWW registered?

FP55 SWW is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 December 2005.

Is FP55 SWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP55 SWW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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